BARBECUE SAUCE FOR OVEN-ROASTED RIBS

BARBECUE SAUCE FOR OVEN-ROASTED RIBS image

Categories Sauce

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 12-ounce jar apple butter or applesauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups apple juice

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 1 minute. Add cumin and cayenne; cook 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute. 2. Stir remaining ingredients into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Partially cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours. If sauce becomes too thick, add water, a little at a time. Let cool. Purée sauce in batches in a blender until smooth. Set aside 2 cups sauce for brushing ribs. Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 weeks.